Our FJ Cruiser is one of the best cars we have ever owned. We live in a very snowy area and never get stuck during the winter with it's 4WD options and the higher frame keeps us from bottoming out on snow banks (like the one at the end of the driveway that builds up). It is pretty comfortable for traveling and has decent cargo space with the option to put more on top with the roof rack. The only things we dislike about the car are the suicide doors which make it difficult to get into the back seat if someone parks too close and the fact that car seats are hard to fit into the back for children. Once the child is forward facing it gets easier, but rear facing is almost impossible and more than one car seat is an even bigger challenge. The seats and floor mats etc. Are very easy to clean though so beyond the car seat issue the car is pretty kid friendly... Everything is washable and there is no carpet on the floor.

This is a great car for the money. But, in my experience, Toyota builds the best vehicles available. I have 58,000 miles and have not had one issue, mechanical or body. It is sporty looking and has a lot of pep. Easy to maneuver, and because you sit up higher, it makes it easy to see what is a head of you in the road.